Tribunal cases rebounding May 31, 2015 THE NUMBER of employment tribunal cases is rebounding, after falling when tribunal fees were introduced, according to research released today by Hugh James Solicitors. There were 4,390 cases in the three months to December 2014, up 16 per cent on the three months to June. “The cost for launching a claim is between £160 to [...]
Bad boss? How best to leave your job – the right strategy could mean more pay and fewer restrictions September 27, 2015 Many of you will, at some point in your careers, have a falling out with your employer. It may be that your boss picks on you, ignores you, or just generally makes things difficult for you. You might be bullied or harassed by a manager. You could, for instance, be given unfair performance ratings, or [...]
The employment landscape has never been so good for entrepreneurs June 24, 2015 THERE is a myth that should be dispelled. Despite many commentators and business owners believing the contrary, it’s relatively easy to hire and fire employees in Britain. This myth gained particular currency prior to recent legislative changes but still persists. Since 6 April 2012, employees must have been employed by a company for two years [...]
The employment landscape has never been so good for entrepreneurs June 24, 2015 THERE is a myth that should be dispelled. Despite many commentators and business owners believing the contrary, it’s relatively easy to hire and fire employees in Britain. This myth gained particular currency prior to recent legislative changes but still persists. Since 6 April 2012, employees must have been employed by a company for two [...]
Don’t be afraid to fire your failing staff: How to eliminate problem employees August 2, 2015 Are you frightened of firing your staff? If so, you’re not alone – it’s hardly surprising that most managers are. After all, such interactions are commonly known as the worst of “difficult conversations”. But what if I told you they were not, and said that it is both easy to sack staff and that you [...]
Watchdog will open new RSA Ireland inquiry July 7, 2015 INSURER RSA is facing an external investigation over financial irregularities in its Irish business, which were uncovered in 2013. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) announced yesterday that it has decided to investigate the conduct of certain individuals at RSA Ireland. An RSA spokesperson said: “This is not an investigation into RSA. The FRC’s remit is [...]
Valentine’s Day 2016 office romance advice: Red roses and thorny issues – your relationships rights at work February 12, 2016 "Will you be my office Valentine?” It’s well known that work is fertile ground for the blossoming of intimate relationships. And the City is more fertile than most, with colleagues working long hours together. But in what circumstances could employers put a stop to romance and discipline those having an office fling? Can my employer [...]
Personality clash: Dealing with conflict in the workplace March 3, 2016 Most of us will encounter difficult individuals at some point in our careers. Whether it’s an overly negative colleague or an overbearing contact, the confines of the modern workplace give us little choice but to face these people head on. Behind the headlines of employment lawsuits, there often lies a clash of personalities. And there [...]
Goldman Sachs settles sex discrimination case with City high flyer April 21, 2015 The Goldman Sachs banker who sued her former employer over claims of discrimination has settled with the bank out of court, it was confirmed this morning. Ms Sonia Pereiro-Mendez, who failed to turn up for her tribunal against Goldman today at the Central London Employment Tribunal, left a tribe of journalists and photographers [...]
Can employers now snoop on their employees? Why the European Court of Human Rights’ recent ruling is not that straightforward January 19, 2016 The European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) recent decision on accessing employees’ private messages has had a lot of publicity. There have been suggestions that the judgement means that employers can have free reign to go checking up on their staff. That’s not correct at all, and nothing has really changed. The European Convention on [...]